Pegasus Bay is one of North Canterburys more important wine estates. Wine has been made here since the mid nineteen eighties and it is still owned and managed by the Donaldson family.
The estate is well worthy of a visit. There are gardens and a restaurant on site.
Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon 2015
Aromas of citrus, pear, gooseberry with just a hint of honey. Lovely texture on the palate with a delicate freshness. The use of 30% semillon gives body and a touch of character.
Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2016
Nose of stone fruit/peach, banana,citrus and a striking minerality. Palate is rich and nicely balanced. lemon and tropical fruits with a lovely lingering finish.
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2014
Ripe cherries and red fruits abound with an earthy/smokey backbone. The palate is rounded, medium bodied and there is a nice finish of red fruits.
Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2016
Red/purple in colour and deep. Aromas of black fruits, plum, tobacco. Palate has rich ripe fruit, eucalyptus, chocolate and plum. Tannins give a good supporting structure.
Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling 2015 (7g/l residual sugar)
Lemon/lime in colour. Nose is tropical fruit and limes. Palate has lovely balance and is slightly off dry to taste.
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2015 (24g/l)
Limes and sherbet with stone fruits. Off dry and with perfect balance. This is Avery nice wine indeed.
Pegasus Bay Aria Late Harvest Riesling 2014 (84g/l)
Yellow gold with a touch of lime green in appearance. Aromas of citrus, honey, butterscotch and stone fruits. Full, rich and creamy with great balance. A long finish of honey, orange and lime at the very end.
Pegasus Bay Encore Riesling 2016 (176g/l)
Yellow gold in appearance. The palate is fresher with limes and sweet tropical fruits. The palate has elegance and superb balance with the acidity a perfect foil for the sweet fruit. Rich and opulent with a great finish of oranges and honey,
Pegasus Bay Finale Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (180g/l)
Only made in exceptional years. Golden in appearance. This is an exceptionally unctuous wine with intense flavours of orange marmalade, honey and caramel. A wine to savour and enjoy.
Pegasus Bay Gewurtztraminer 2016
lime green/yellow in appearance. Nose is less floral than some but there is tropical fruit a plenty. Palate is rose water/Turkish delight, spice with tropical fruit and some floral notes.
Pegasus Bay Muscat 2016
Nose of apricot, floral and peaches. Palate has good acidity balancing the rich fruit. This is a very quaffable wine for a summers day.
Pegasus Bay Fortissimo Fortified Muscat 2016
Made for the first time in 2016 and with very small production. Nose is delicate and light with floral perfume and tropical fruits. Palate has lovely texture and great acidity to balance the fruit.
An exceptional tasting of wonderful wines at this iconic property. I can’t wait to visit again. You can visit their website here
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